Shin Maeng – illustratör

Told from the perspective of a young girl living during the time of Jesus’s birth, this uniquely illustrated nativity story helps young readers understand the “what” and embrace the “why” of Christmas.Anika loves stories. Her favorites are the stories Great Auntie Anna shares from the scriptures. The stories about the Deliverer, the one God promised to send, the one whom the Israelites have been waiting for.Soon Anika begins to hear new stories that hint that the Deliverer has come—from shepherds, wise men, and even her great-auntie! Will Anika get to one day tell the story of how she too met the Deliverer?Through this child’s-eye view of the original nativity story accompanied by breathtakingly unique illustrations, husband-and-wife team Sarah Shin and Shin Maeng weave together the anticipation and waiting in the season of Advent with the celebration of the arrival of our hope through Jesus.

Introduce children to the hope and promise found in the Resurrection with this one-of-a-kind picture book, which retells the story of Easter through the eyes of a young girl living at the same time as Jesus.“This book is guaranteed to light up families’ homes and hearts with the hope, the truth, the beauty and the life that God promises.”—Sarah McConnell, Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland Kids Network Leader, and Kids Pastor at Catalyst Vineyard ChurchAnastasia loves to dream.Every morning, she shares the wonderful adventures from her dreams with her mother, Anika. And each night, Anika tells Anastasia about the dreams of their people to inspire new ones.Her favorite is the dream of the Great Waking Up, the day when there will be no more death! And that dream feels close to coming true as Anastasia watches the Deliverer, Jesus, heal and awaken people from a deep, dark sleep. So when Jesus is crucified, Anastasia is left heartbroken. How can the Great Waking Up happen if He is not here?But hope is not lost...because Anastasia will soon discover the tomb is empty and that Jesus is risen! The Great Waking Up has begun! Join Anastasia on a journey of dreams and faith, where hope transcends despair, and the promise of eternal life brings joy to all.

Illumination Book Awards—Bronze, Children''s Picture Book2026 Independent Press Award Winner—Childrens–Religion FictionSOLA Network''s 2025 Asian American Book Awards Winner2025 Moonbeam Children''s Book Award Silver Medal"Kaylee''s desire to be aware of the world around her, and to empathize with the suffering of others, is a beautiful model for young readers. . . . Maeng''s appealing cartoon images highlight Kaylee''s earnestness, and the ''Kim Family Prayer Map'' gives their prayer practice a well-drawn sense of practicality. Children from many disparate places affected by both tragedy and joy are shown, giving a sense of how big and diverse the world is. An affecting story that will resonate with the faithful." – Kirkus ReviewsGod hears every prayer!Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World is an inspiring story about faith, empathy, and the power of prayer. Written by Helen Lee and beautifully illustrated by Shin Maeng, this book follows Kaylee and her grandfather, Halbi, as they read the morning newspaper. While reading, they look for ways to pray for the children of the world.When Kaylee sees a photo of a sad boy from far away, she begins to wonder, "Does God really care?" This heartfelt story gently guides children to recognize the brokenness in our world and to turn their hearts to God with the assurance that He hears every prayer—even when words feel hard to find.This book offers a way for families to engage with global issues through prayer, fostering meaningful conversations with children. From author Helen Lee and illustrator Shin Maeng, Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World features a Korean American family whose desire to seek after God will resonate with families of faith all around the world.Why You''ll Love This Book- Encourages Prayer: Help children understand the importance of bringing their thoughts and concerns to God- Engages Tough Topics: Tackle subjects like brokenness and grief with honesty and sensitivity, encouraging empathy for others- Builds Faith: Encourage children that God hears and answers their prayersDiscover the powerful story of Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World and bring the message of God''s love and care into children''s lives today!